{"product_id":"some-ancient-christmas-carols-with-the-tunes-to-which-they-were-formerly-sung-in-the-west-of-england-paperback-9781108075299","title":"Some Ancient Christmas Carols, with the Tunes to Which They Were Formerly Sung in the West of England (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108075299","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSome Ancient Christmas Carols, with the Tunes to Which They Were Formerly Sung in the West of England\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first of its kind, this is an 1822 collection of eight Christmas carols, drawing on Cornwall's rich oral tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavies Gilbert (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108075299, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 December 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e62 pages, 8 music examples\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 0.4 cm, 0.09 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA significant figure in the scientific community of his day, and a mentor to the chemist Sir Humphry Davy and his successor as president of the Royal Society, Davies Gilbert (1767–1839) also represented his native Cornwall in Parliament for almost thirty years. His love of his county and his concern to preserve its customs led him to publish in 1822 this collection of eight Christmas folk carols, the first of its kind, drawing on Cornwall's rich oral tradition. In his preface, Davies paints a heartwarming picture of the Christmas Eves of his childhood when, 'in the evening, cakes were drawn hot from the oven; cyder or beer exhilarated the spirits in every house; and the singing of Carols was continued late into the night'. From 'The Lord at first did Adam make' to 'Let all that are to mirth inclined', these simple ballads reflect the West of England's festive heritage.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Lord at first did Adam make\u003cbr\u003e 2. When God at first created man\u003cbr\u003e 3. A virgin most pure\u003cbr\u003e 4. When righteous Joseph wedded was\u003cbr\u003e 5. Hark! hark! what news the angels bring\u003cbr\u003e 6. Whilst shepherds watched their flocks by night\u003cbr\u003e 7. God's dear son without beginning\u003cbr\u003e 8. Let all that are to mirth inclined.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Classical music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Classical music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Classical%20music%20%5Bc%201750%20to%20c%201830%5D%20%5BAVGC4%5D%22\"\u003ec 1750 to c 1830 AVGC4\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003124502808,"sku":"9781108075299","price":21.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108075299i_aaa29936-080a-4bb0-a8df-d61422bd4235.jpg?v=1696751539","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/some-ancient-christmas-carols-with-the-tunes-to-which-they-were-formerly-sung-in-the-west-of-england-paperback-9781108075299","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}